Cooking marinated catfish fillets is an art form that can tantalize taste buds and create a memorable dining experience. The secret lies in the marinade, a flavorful concoction of herbs, spices, and liquids that infuse the fish with delectable flavors. Whether you prefer a spicy Cajun marinade, a zesty citrus marinade, or a savory Asian marinade, the possibilities are endless. Once the catfish fillets have soaked up the marinade's goodness, they can be cooked using various methods, such as grilling, baking, frying, or pan-searing. No matter how you choose to prepare them, marinated catfish fillets are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARINATED CATFISH FILLETS
Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a true taste of the South, this was served. They raved about it. In addition to the catfish we raise, my husband and I grow soybeans and corn. We're the parents of four children - ages 16, 13, 7 and 3. -Pauletta Boese, Macon, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place fillets in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; cover with salad dressing. Seal bag or cover container; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. , Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Remove 1 cup for basting. (Refrigerate remaining sauce for another use.) , Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with the basting sauce. Continue grilling for 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once and basting several times.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKED CATFISH
Steps:
- Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in oval casserole dish. Melt 4 ounces butter in small sauce pan. Add wine and remaining ingredients, except the paprika. Simmer about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon over fish. Now sprinkle paprika over fish. Bake fish in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is done.
SPICY GRILLED CATFISH
Make and share this Spicy Grilled Catfish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Catfish
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, wine, mustard, chili powder, pepper, cilantro and salt in a medium bowl.
- Transfer half of the marinade mixture to another bowl and reserve for basting catfish.
- Add catfish to the first bowl; marinate for 15 minutes.
- Drain fillets and discard marinade.
- Place fillets on an oiled grill rack or broiler pan rack.
- Grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source, basting with reserved marinade, for about 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
SO GOOD PANFRIED CATFISH (MAKEOVER)
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Purr-fect for catfish or any mild-flavored fish, this dish goes from pan to kitchen table in 20 minutes flat-with a spicy cornmeal breading that's sure to heat up dinner hour!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In shallow dish, beat egg and hot pepper sauce until well mixed. In another shallow dish, stir cornmeal, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder and seafood seasoning until blended.
- Dip each piece of fish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fish; cook 4 to 8 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. (To keep underside of fish crisp, immediately place fish on cooling rack until serving time.) Squeeze lemon juice over fish.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
CAJUN BAKED CATFISH
This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika. -Jim Gales, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED CATFISH FILLETS
These are sooo yummy! They taste almost like fried catfish because of the cornmeal, and come out nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The ranch dressing adds a real zing, too!
Provided by Christina P.
Categories Catfish
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Whisk wet ingredients together in a bowl and combine dry ingredients on a piece of wax paper.
- Spray a glass baking dish with Pam or olive oil.
- Rinse catfish in cool water and DRY THOROUGHLY with paper towels.
- Dip each catfish fillet in wet ingredients and dredge in breading to coat. Just a nice, light covering is enough. Don't try to completely cover in breading.
- Place catfish fillets in glass baking dish & refrigerate for 10 minutes. This step, plus making sure the fillets are very dry before dipping in the egg will help the breading stick to the fish and NOT the pan!
- Bake at 425 for 10 to 12 minutes per side.
- Serve with lemon wedges for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 327, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29.1
SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
- In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 131.6 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 78.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CRISPY BROILED CATFISH FILLETS
Sneak a bit of the South into your supper plans--without a lot of fat--with this quick way to serve sweet catfish, coated with crunchy seasoned cornmeal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Beat egg in shallow dish or pie pan until foamy. Add milk; mix well. In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal, lemon peel, salt, thyme and pepper; mix well.
- Dip catfish fillets in egg mixture; dip in cornmeal mixture to coat. Arrange fish in sprayed pan.
- Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once. Serve tartar sauce with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 2 g
CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH
This is a recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His family adopted me (friendly) many years ago and we have swapped Cajun and Creole recipes through the years.
Provided by Paul Schultz
Categories Seafood Fish Catfish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
- Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
- When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 545.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh catfish fillets: Look for firm, opaque fillets with no signs of spoilage, such as discoloration or a slimy texture.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is key to infusing the catfish with flavor. Experiment with different combinations of herbs, spices, and liquids to find a marinade that you enjoy.
- Marinate the catfish for at least 30 minutes: This will give the marinade time to penetrate the fish and impart its flavor.
- Cook the catfish over medium heat: This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Serve the catfish with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for catfish include hush puppies, coleslaw, and french fries.
Conclusion:
Marinated catfish fillets are a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even a snack. With a variety of marinade options and cooking methods to choose from, there's a catfish recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give marinated catfish fillets a try!
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